Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 7:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:28 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Dec 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:592.811:262.24:32-0.25:40-0.16:574:55Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:522.65:36-0.16:34-0.16:584:54Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:232.212:462.46:460.07:29-0.16:584:54First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:232.21:432.27:590.18:24-0.16:594:54First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:222.32:392.09:060.29:17-0.17:004:54First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:202.43:351.810:090.210:08-0.17:014:54Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:162.44:301.711:100.111:000.07:024:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:092.45:241.712:070.17:034:55Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:002.56:141.612:570.17:034:55Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:462.57:001.612:380.01:430.17:044:55Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:292.57:441.61:210.02:270.07:054:55Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:122.58:281.62:020.03:100.07:054:55Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:562.49:131.72:420.03:510.07:064:56Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:392.49:591.73:220.04:300.07:074:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:212.310:431.74:000.15:060.17:074:56Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:022.211:271.74:380.15:400.17:084:57Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:442.15:170.26:120.17:094:57Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:121.812:261.96:040.26:440.17:094:57Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:011.81:121.87:030.37:180.17:104:58Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:521.92:011.78:110.37:580.07:104:58Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:432.02:531.69:140.38:42-0.17:114:59Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:362.23:461.510:170.29:31-0.17:114:59Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:312.34:431.511:210.110:27-0.27:125:00Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:272.55:401.512:190.07:125:01Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:212.66:351.61:11-0.17:125:01Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:132.77:291.712:31-0.42:01-0.27:135:02New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:052.78:231.81:30-0.52:52-0.37:135:02New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:572.79:191.92:29-0.63:41-0.47:135:03New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:502.610:152.03:30-0.64:29-0.57:145:04Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:412.511:102.14:30-0.55:17-0.57:145:05Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:312.35:31-0.46:06-0.57:145:05Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 10:59 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Oriental, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Oriental, NC?

Tide predictions for Oriental, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Oriental, NC?

Tide data for Oriental, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656084.

What is the moon phase in Oriental, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oriental, NC is Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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